Aleta's Guidebook
Food Scene
A fun mix of locally owned and national brand shops, restaurants, cafes and a beautiful walkway along the Deschutes River. All just a short walk from our Old Mill Studio.
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Old Mill District
520 SW Powerhouse DrA fun mix of locally owned and national brand shops, restaurants, cafes and a beautiful walkway along the Deschutes River. All just a short walk from our Old Mill Studio.
The closest coffee shop right in the heart of the Old Mill District shops. A short walk down the hill from our Old Mill Studio. Indoor and outdoor seating, super lively vibe.
Sisters Coffee Company - Old Mill
The closest coffee shop right in the heart of the Old Mill District shops. A short walk down the hill from our Old Mill Studio. Indoor and outdoor seating, super lively vibe.
Wonderful, locally made gelato right in downtown Bend! You'll want to go back everyday.
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Bontà Natural Artisan Gelato
920 NW Bond StWonderful, locally made gelato right in downtown Bend! You'll want to go back everyday.
A wonderful long-standing coffee shop right between the Old Mill District and downtown. At the Box Factory area. Great folks, great coffee, great food. Both indoor and outdoor seating.
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Strictly Organic
6 SW Bond StA wonderful long-standing coffee shop right between the Old Mill District and downtown. At the Box Factory area. Great folks, great coffee, great food. Both indoor and outdoor seating.
Food, beer, cider, wine tasting rooms, shops. Just a fun, lively area. Walkable from the Old Mill Studio!
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The Box Factory, Bend, Oregon, Mill Quarter, Est 1916
550 SW Industrial WayFood, beer, cider, wine tasting rooms, shops. Just a fun, lively area. Walkable from the Old Mill Studio!
The Podski Food Cart Lot
536 NW Arizona AveLive music, theater, comedy, film
The Tower Theatre is the icon of downtown Bend. Always wonderful music, theater, comedy and other live performances year-round. It’s a beautifully restored art deco design; you need to see the inside! Non profit theater, Bend’s living room, tickets online or at the box office.
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Tower Theater
835 NW Wall StThe Tower Theatre is the icon of downtown Bend. Always wonderful music, theater, comedy and other live performances year-round. It’s a beautifully restored art deco design; you need to see the inside! Non profit theater, Bend’s living room, tickets online or at the box office.
Wonderful little boutique movie theater run by BendFilm Festival. Shows films year round and you can get a drink while watching. Love this place! Downtown Bend in Tin Pan Alley near Thump Coffee.
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Tin Pan Theater
Wonderful little boutique movie theater run by BendFilm Festival. Shows films year round and you can get a drink while watching. Love this place! Downtown Bend in Tin Pan Alley near Thump Coffee.
Music
Looking for big name concerts in a beautiful setting? It's a short walk from our Old Mill Studio to the Les Schwab Amphitheater for wonderful music! No worries about parking, enjoy the food and drinks down in the Old Mill District before the concert.
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Les Schwab Amphitheater
344 SW Shevlin Hixon DrLooking for big name concerts in a beautiful setting? It's a short walk from our Old Mill Studio to the Les Schwab Amphitheater for wonderful music! No worries about parking, enjoy the food and drinks down in the Old Mill District before the concert.
Sightseeing
There are many places throughout Bend to access the Deschutes River Trail. From our Old Mill Studio, you can just walk down the block to take the steps down to the Old Mill District or one of the river parks. Head upriver to walk or run the more secluded forested trail or head downriver along the Old Mill District and to Downtown and Drake Park.
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Deschutes River Trail
Deschutes River TrailThere are many places throughout Bend to access the Deschutes River Trail. From our Old Mill Studio, you can just walk down the block to take the steps down to the Old Mill District or one of the river parks. Head upriver to walk or run the more secluded forested trail or head downriver along the Old Mill District and to Downtown and Drake Park.
Not a typical museum! Live animals, huge outdoor area, world class art and architecture, all nestled in the forest of the high desert, south end of Bend.
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Museo del Desierto Alto
59800 US-97Not a typical museum! Live animals, huge outdoor area, world class art and architecture, all nestled in the forest of the high desert, south end of Bend.
Resale outdoor gear
Forgot your ski pants? Need new hiking boots? Great selection of pre-owned quality gear and clothing.
The Gear Fix
550 SW Industrial WayMy favorite non-touristy spots
Little known by visitors and LOVED by locals
Amazing, creative indoor plant shop, unique gifts, amazing staff, all welcome! 🌈
Somewhere That's Green Plant Shoppe
1017 Northeast 2nd StreetAmazing, creative indoor plant shop, unique gifts, amazing staff, all welcome! 🌈
Consejos para la ciudad
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Bend's Roundabouts
Bend has a lot of roundabouts and they are a great way to keep traffic moving if you do it right. Drive through roundabouts slowly so others can get in, always signal to exit the roundabout, drivers going around the roundabout have the right of way. Be nice, you're in Bend!
Costumbres y cultura
Be nice. You're in Bend.
In Bend and Central Oregon to relax and get away? Live like a local while you are here. Don't honk at people; eventually traffic will move. Don't speed, we like to bike and walk around town. Let people in while you are driving. The parkway is not a freeway, the speed limit is 45 mph. It is just a way through town without a lot of stoplights. Turn your cell phone off if you are on hiking trails. It can wait. Choose local restaurants and coffee shops and skip the big chains. Support those living here and tip well. Thank you and enjoy Bend!